Our annual weanling heifer show and sale was held this afternoon in Kilfenora. Again a beautiful yard of heifers available as it was predominantly Charolais crosses on offer, with some lovely quality Limousin’s also. Customers travelled from far & wide to attend the sale. Also a good entry of organic heifers averaged €5.75/kg.
WEANLING HEIFERS:
1 LMX 395kgs – €3,280 – €8.30/kg
1 CHX 325kgs – €2,530 – €7.78/kg
1 LMX 350Kgs – €3,080 – €8.80/kg
1 CHX 285kgs – €2,160 – €7.58/kg
2 CHX 295kgs – €2,120 – €7.18/kg
2 LMX 295kgs – €1,960 – €6.64/kg
1 CHX 290kgs – €2,040 – €7.03/kg
1 LMX 315kgs – €2,600 – €8.25/kg
1 CHX 265kgs – €1,830 – €6.90/kg
1 CHX 290kgs – €1,760 – €6.06/kg
PRIZEWINNERS:
Class 1 – Best Charolais Heifer
1st – Brian McMahon, Gowerhass, Cooraclare, Co Clare. CHX 280kgs.
2nd – Greg O’Leary, Cahermaclancy, Doolin, Co Clare. CHX 325kgs €2,530.
Class 2 – Best Limousin Heifer
1st – Michael McGann, Aughavinnane, Bellharbour, Co Clare, LMX 395kgs €3,280.
2nd – Michael McGann, Aughavinnane, Bellharbour, Co Clare. LMX 375kgs €2,280.
Class 3 – Best Belgian Blue Heifer
1st – Conor O’Donoghue, Drumevin, Kilfenora, Co Clare. BBX 275kgs €1,260
2nd –Peter O’Loughlin, Willbrook, Corofin, Co Clare. BBX 285kgs €1,890 .
Class 4 – Best Pair of Continental Heifers
1st – Paul Whelan, Carnamadra, Kinvara, Co Galway. LMX 295kgs €1,700.
2nd – Michael Fitzpatrick, Ballyella, Fanore, Co Clare. CHX 275kgs €2,110.
